Security Lapse at CM Nitish Kumar’s Helipad as Stray Bull Sends Police Scrambling
A bull breached the designated helipad in Begusarai ahead of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s arrival during his Samridhi Yatra, triggering chaos as officers fled and one climbed atop a fire brigade vehicle to escape
A major security lapse marred Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Samridhi Yatra visit to Begusarai on Saturday when a stray bull broke through the security cordon at the helipad designated for the CM’s helicopter landing. The animal charged at personnel on duty, sending police officers running in all directions. In a particularly striking moment, one policeman scrambled onto a fire brigade vehicle to avoid the bull, as scenes of disorder unfolded at the high-security zone. The bull was eventually driven out after considerable effort, restoring order before the CM’s arrival.
The incident raised serious questions about ground-level security arrangements for the Chief Minister’s visit. Despite the chaos at the helipad, Kumar proceeded with his address to a public gathering, during which he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 402 development schemes worth ₹330 crore in the district. He also laid the foundation stone for a Campa Cola factory at the BIADA campus.
During his speech, the CM took direct aim at the previous RJD government, crediting his administration with ending lawlessness, improving healthcare and education, expanding road connectivity, and providing free electricity. However, the address was briefly disrupted when some women in the audience began leaving mid-speech, prompting the CM to call out from the podium — “Where are you running off to? Should I stop? Sit down and listen quietly.”
Notably, slogans of “Bihar ka CM kaisa ho, Nishant Kumar jaisa ho” were also raised in the presence of the Chief Minister and both Deputy CMs, adding a political undercurrent to the event.
